Jerry West Digital Collection

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West scores a rebound in a Southern Conference tournament against The Citadel. WVU won this game 85-66.
West scores against Canisius's Greg Britz with a back-handed field goal. WVU won the pictured game, 86 - 66.
WVU had one of the most elite college teams in the country during the West - Smith Era
West jumps to block GW's George Marshall and his layup shot during this 1958 game.  WVU won 93 to 66.
Jerry West played basketball for WVU from 1956-1960 during which time he had a number of achievements in the sport with the team.  He later played for the LA Lakers in the NBA before becoming a coach and manager.
Jerry West appears to be preparing to either make a basket or pass the ball to a teammate in this image.
West shoots the ball while opponents attempt to block him during a home WVU game
West and opponent chase after the ball as it rolls out of bounds during a game
Jerry West and an opponent from GWU both jump toward the basket
Jerry West swept past Bev Vaughan (25) of William and Mary and scored a total of 38 points against William and Mary. WVU won 85-82 in the semi-finals of the 1959 Southern Conference Tournament.
West, the "tallest player in basketball" at 6'3" keeps Smith from successfully making a shot. At this game, West Virginia University handed Kentucky their fifth home defeat in 15 years.Both West and Smith made the United States Olympic team two years later in 1960.
In the top row, from left to right, is Turk Sine, Kenny Mikes, unidentified, Jerry West, unidentified, Frank Knight, and Walter Nook Smittle, Jr.In the bottom row, from left to right, is Larry Sine, Bucky Bolyard, unidentified, and Jon Huffman.